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"If my godfather is such an extraordinary person, why has he been reduced to working as a lowly eunuch guarding the library?"

"Could it be... that he was unable to cultivate on his own for some reason, and thus used someone else's body to achieve martial arts?"

Yutian was quick-witted and even more astute than Cheng Ping'an. The more he thought about it, the more he felt that his godfather was shrouded in mystery.

Under the eaves of the library, Su Mu was still leisurely basking in the sun.

He had long forgotten what Consort De had just said. Now he was a mid-stage Innate Realm martial artist, wearing the [Mysterious Silkworm Gauze] that could withstand attacks from Grandmasters, and carrying the [Earth Escape Talisman] that could save his life and allow him to escape. His survival trump cards were already quite substantial.

The only reason he remained here was to continue absorbing the imperial energy and cultivating the "Imperial Supreme Body Technique." Otherwise, let alone Consort De, even if the Emperor himself came, he might not give him any face.

"You guys fight it out, don't drag me into it."

Su Mu knew very well that many times he was not in control of his own destiny—the more he wanted peace and quiet, the less peace and quiet he found.

Hu Zhichun, as the Empress's henchman, had already set his sights on him. Even though Hu Zhichun was dead, Su Mu couldn't predict whether other spies from other palace factions would come knocking. Xu Shan'er's mysterious disappearance must have aroused the Empress's suspicion; a grandmaster-level expert had previously investigated her under the cover of night. It's very likely the Empress has other plans in store.

"Consort De is relatively easy to deal with. Although she is dissatisfied with me, at least she won't really take drastic measures against me right now," Su Mu pondered.

That night.

Yutian had fallen into a deep sleep.

Su Mu, who was originally sitting cross-legged on the couch, concentrating on absorbing the imperial energy, sensed something amiss again—

A figure silently scaled the courtyard wall and landed in the library courtyard.

The person arrived with incredible speed, landing with agility and practiced skill, their aura solid yet subtle.

"A master of innate talent!"

Su Mu frowned slightly.

The man did not hide in the shadows, but instead headed straight for the main building of the library. When he reached the door, as if to make himself known, he threw a tile he had picked up from somewhere onto the ground.

pat!

The sound of the tiles shattering was exceptionally clear in the still night.

Su Mu got up and walked towards the outer room.

At the same time, Yutian was also awakened by the noise of the tiles falling to the ground and went to his door.

"Godfather..."

"It's alright, maybe a stray cat kicked off the roof tile. I'll go out and take a look, you go back to your room and rest." Su Mu said calmly.

"Yes."

Yutian followed his instructions and went back into the room, closing the door behind him.

Su Mu walked alone through the corridor and into the courtyard.

After walking through the courtyard paved with bluestone, Su Mu stopped three feet away from the entrance of the library.

A black-clad assassin stood in front of the door.

The man held a long knife. When he noticed Su Mu approaching, he narrowed his eyes and looked around warily, as if he was on guard against something.

With just one glance, Su Mu understood—just as Yang Mao had asked Yu Tian to investigate whether he had any connection with the experts in the palace, this assassin was now worried about the same thing!

Judging from his reaction, it is not difficult to infer that this person is not a palace guard or a spy, but an outside assassin.

"No need to look around, there are no other experts here."

Su Mu said this intentionally to lower the other party's guard. At that time, he could use the Soul-Sealing Technique to control their mind in one fell swoop.

With his current mental strength, almost no one below the Grandmaster level can withstand his Soul-Sealing Technique.

Unfortunately, although the man had lowered his guard, he did not answer and did not even glance at Su Mu.

He took a step forward, and his long sword swung up!

The gleaming blade, like a bolt of white lightning tearing through the night, slashed straight down!

Su Mu neither dodged nor evaded.

He just stood there quietly!

In his opinion, Su Mu was probably scared out of his wits!

But something just doesn't feel right!

If he were a coward, he would never have come here alone, and he would have spoken first!

In the blink of an eye, he had no time to think!

Tonight, he brought this middle-aged eunuch with him!

call!

This figure moved like a gust of wind!

The sword pierced his chest fiercely!

Just then, Su Mu suddenly raised his right arm!

This palm strike was enveloped in a golden light!

A giant golden hand grasped the blade directly in its grasp!

The sharp blade could not penetrate the golden light!

"This..." Chen Xiaobei was slightly taken aback.

The man's exposed eyes were filled with disbelief!

Why is this happening?!

The little tree Su who was punished and confined to the library was not an ordinary eunuch with any martial arts cultivation.

What the hell is going on?!

What exactly was that golden light covering his hands?!

He had thought that without the help of martial arts masters in the palace, he could easily kill Xiao Suzi.

He didn't even inject his true energy when he drew his sword!

He didn't even use any moves!

With just one thrust of his sword, he could pierce through him and die instantly. He was a peak-level expert of the Innate Realm; killing a mortal would be an easy task for him!

But the reality was beyond his expectations!

Su Mu's Vajra Hand strike was not intended to attack, but to intimidate his opponent and force him to grasp his sword!

For an ordinary mid-stage Innate Realm martial artist, using the Vajra Palm is not an easy task at all, but Su Mu is not an ordinary mid-stage Innate Realm martial artist after all.

Su Mu's true energy carried the aura of an emperor; it was extremely pure and powerful!

Sure enough, the other party was staring at him with an incredulous look!

Just what Chen Xiaobei wanted, he immediately activated the Soul-Seizing Technique, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

The next second, his gaze dimmed.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, Su Mu grabbed his arm, channeled his inner energy, and sealed his acupoints.

In this way, even if the person suddenly comes to their senses, they will be unable to move an inch!

Su Mu revealed a smug smile, having subdued his opponent effortlessly.

Although Su Mu could kill his opponent without using the Soul-Seizing Technique, the opponent's cultivation level was not low either. If the two fought, the commotion would definitely be huge, and it would likely attract more powerful figures from the Imperial Palace.

"As expected of the Empress!"

Under mental manipulation, Su Mu quickly learned the purpose of the other party's intrusion into the library late at night.

This man is named Liu Zheng. He is a late-stage Innate Realm expert in the Martial Guard Division and also a lackey of the Empress!

Two days ago, not long after Geng Ming killed Hu Zhichun, Luo Teng, the eunuch of the Imperial Kitchen, came to Liu Zheng to convey the Empress's order to him.

"This is clearly the Queen testing me!"

"Let's see if I really have a martial arts master backing me up!"

Su Mu thought for a moment, and suddenly a needle appeared in his hand.

He channeled his inner energy and pierced into Liu Zheng's head!

Then, he withdrew his inner energy and threw Liu Zheng's body, still bearing the long sword, out of the courtyard.

With his perception, unless someone is a late-stage Grandmaster or even a Great Grandmaster, they cannot hide anything from him, even if they are right next to him.

Su Mu arrived at the entrance of the library, closed the door, and went to his room.

Su Mu did not resort to the same old tricks; instead, he sent Liu Zheng to the Imperial Kitchen to have Luo Teng executed.